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Fire Stations & Public Safety Facilities

Fire Stations That Keep Up with Your Mission

Your station is not just a building. It is a frontline asset. It affects response times, crew health, recruitment, retention, and long-term operating costs.

You need a facility that works as hard as your department does. That is where SEH comes in.

When a facility starts falling behind, you feel it fast. Apparatus barely clear the bay doors. Contaminated gear crosses paths with living quarters. Crews double up in rooms that were never meant for today’s staffing levels. Mechanical systems limp along one repair at a time.

With more than 125 fire station facility projects completed nationwide, we bring practical, field-tested experience to every conversation. We understand what works, what does not, and how to avoid costly missteps.

Download Top 5 Funding Tips

Funding your next fire station project doesn’t have to feel out of reach. Our experts have identified practical, real-world strategies communities are using right now to secure funding and move projects forward.

Click the download button below to explore our Top 5 Funding Tips and discover new opportunities to bring your project to life.

Comprehensive Fire Station Design Services

Your department does not need disconnected consultants. You need a coordinated team that understands operations, funding realities, safety standards, and long-term facility performance.

We bring planning, architecture, engineering, and support services together under one roof so your project moves forward clearly, efficiently, and without unnecessary handoffs.

Our fire station services include:

Architecture
Civil engineering
Structural engineering
Mechanical engineering
Plumbing engineering
Electrical engineering
Site evaluation and due diligence
Turning movement and apparatus circulation analysis
Space needs studies
Facility programming
Building condition assessments
Structural evaluations
Restoration and renovation design
Interior design
Landscape architecture
Public engagement and stakeholder facilitation

Designed with Firefighters, Built for Real Response

{Brief}ly Speaking about why firefighter experience matters in fire station design. SEH Operational Planner and Former Fire Chief, Chuck Leipzig, shares how firsthand fire service knowledge helps bridge the gap between operational reality and facility design, ensuring stations support both emergency response and daily life in the firehouse. From translating firefighter workflows into practical design choices to helping project teams avoid costly oversights, this episode explores how having former fire chiefs and firefighters involved in planning leads to safer, more functional stations for departments and the communities they serve.

 
     

The Team Behind Your Project

Fire stations demand more than technical drawings. They require people who understand operations, funding realities, and the culture of the fire service.

Our project team includes architects, engineers, planners, and funding specialists who work side by side with on-staff former fire service leaders, bringing firsthand operational insight into planning and design conversations.

We collaborate directly with fire chiefs, city administrators, and public safety committees to ensure decisions reflect how your department truly operates. That means listening first, asking better questions, and translating your operational priorities into practical design solutions.

Brian Bergstrom
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Brian Bergstrom, AIA, NCARB Architectural Regional Practice Center Leader

Registered Architect in AR, IA, KS, MO, NC, ND, OK, SD, TX, VA, WA, WI

Brian Bergstrom, AIA, NCARB Architectural Regional Practice Center Leader
Rob Ekstrom
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Rob Ekstrom, AIA Architectural Regional Practice Center LeaderRegistered Architect in NV, AZ, NE, OR, TX, UT, MI, OK, FL, KS, CO, CA, TN, KY, SD, NM
Rob Ekstrom, AIA Architectural Regional Practice Center Leader
Trevor Frank
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Trevor Frank, AIA, LEED, AP®, PMP, NCARB Architectural Regional Practice Center LeaderRegistered Architect in AZ, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, NC, ND, NE, OH, RI, SD, TN, VA, WI
Trevor Frank, AIA, LEED, AP®, PMP, NCARB Architectural Regional Practice Center Leader
Chris Sigit-Sidharta
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Chris Sigit-Sidharta, AIA*, LEED AP BD+C, GGP ArchitectRegistered Architect in AZ, CO, ID, NM
Chris Sigit-Sidharta, AIA*, LEED AP BD+C, GGP Architect
Chris Bowen
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Chris Bowen ArchitectProfessional Architect in FL, DE, GA, IN, OH, PA, RI, VT
Chris Bowen Architect
Mark Zvitkovits
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Mark Zvitkovits, AIA Architect, On-call FirefighterRegistered Architect in WI
Mark Zvitkovits, AIA Architect, On-call Firefighter
Chuck (Charles) Leipzig
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Chuck (Charles) Leipzig Operational Planner, Former Fire Chief
Chuck (Charles) Leipzig Operational Planner, Former Fire Chief
Greg Wormser
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Greg Wormser Operational Planner, Former Fire Chief
Greg Wormser Operational Planner, Former Fire Chief
Dan Miskinis
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Dan Miskinis Operational Planner, Former Police Chief
Dan Miskinis Operational Planner, Former Police Chief

Planning Fire Stations with Purpose and Performance in Mind

{Brief}ly Speaking about what makes a fire station truly effective – from site selection and budgeting to wellness and sustainability. Senior Architect Chris Sigit-Sidharta shares practical insights for communities planning new stations or updating existing ones, with a focus on long-term value and day-to-day performance.

 
     

10 Trends Transforming Fire Station Planning & Design (eBook)

In this eBook, a fire chief of 30+ years, senior architects and a leader in design-build share 10 trends that speak to the transformative state of fire services – including steps you can take to future-proof your departments and communities.

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